Since 1974, ExxonMobil upstream
affiliates in Nigeria – Esso Exploration
and production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL)
and Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN)
have supported the education of
thousands of Nigerian students through
the Companies’ various scholarship
schemes. These schemes include:
Undergraduate Scholarship Awards
This program is funded by Mobil
Producing Nigeria, operator of the
Nigerian National Petroleum
Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint
Venture. Since 1998, a total of 500
undergraduate scholarships are
awarded annually. This is a significant
increase on the 13 awards offered at
inception of the scheme in 1974. The
awards are made to suitably qualified
students from every state of the
federation, including the Federal Capital
Territory (FCT). However, about 62 per
cent of the total NNPC/MPN
Undergraduate scholarship awards are
allocated to students who are
indigenes of the operational
communities/ States - Akwa Ibom
(50%) and Rivers States (12%). There
is also a merit award (10%) to the best
50 candidates in the selection tests.
The remaining places go to students
from other states including the Federal
Capital territory (FCT), based on merit
and fair geographical spread. The
current scholarship awards are for
disciplines in Engineering (Petroleum,
Chemical Mechanical, Electrical/
Electronics and Civil,) Geology/
Geophysics, Medicine, Agricultural
Science (and related fields) as well as
Computer Science.
International and National Post
Graduate Scholarship Awards
These programs are sponsored by
Esso Exploration and Production
Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) in production
sharing contract with the Nigerian
National Petroleum Corporation
(NNPC), with Shell Nigeria Exploration
and Production Company (SNEPCO) as
co-venturer The awards, which focus
on Geosciences and Engineering
disciplines are part of efforts at
developing people for rewarding and
productive careers in the petroleum
industry. To qualify for these
scholarship awards, the candidates
must have a first degree (First Class or
Second Class Upper Division in
Geosciences or Engineering disciplines
obtained from a Nigerian university,
provisional admission for a Master’s
degree program in any of the above
stated disciplines in a recognized
University either in Nigeria or the USA,
Canada, United Kingdom or any EU
country, for the national or
international post graduate award
respectively. The candidates must also
be among the top performers in the
selection tests and interviews
conducted.
As at 2012, a total of 100 young
Nigerians have been sponsored for
international post graduate studies
since 1994, while another 109 persons
have gone through similar programs in
Nigerian universities since 2007 These
scholarship programs are amongst
several initiatives by the ExxonMobil
upstream subsidiary companies EEPNL
and MPN), along with the respective
partners and co-venturer, to help build
capacities of young and brilliant
Nigerians and further boost pool of
qualified manpower for career
opportunities in Nigeria and abroad.
In continuation of efforts to provide
opportunities for developing careers in
the petroleum industry, Esso
Exploration and Production Nigeria
Limited (EEPNL) is offering
Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian
graduates wishing to pursue
International post-graduate studies in
the under listed disciplines:
Geosciences
Engineering (Petroleum,
Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical,
Electronics, Civil/Structural,
Marine and Subsea)
Eligibility:
To qualify, applicants MUST:
1. Must be a graduate from a Nigerian
University
2. Must possess a Bachelor's degree
with a minimum of second class upper
division in any of the listed Engineering
and Geosciences disciplines.
3. Must have provisional admission to
undertake full-time postgraduate study
at an accredited Nigerian
University (MSc or MEng) in the
2014/2015 academic session.
4. Specialization in Geophysics would
be an advantage.
The NNPC/ESSO scholarship award
applies to tuition, books,
accommodation and living expenses
for the duration of the selected course
of study.
Please note:
Application closes Midnight,
Tuesday 24th October, 2014.
Shortlisted Candidates will be
contacted with details of the
qualifying test via SMS text and
Email.
Employees of ExxonMobil
Subsidiary companies in Nigeria
and their dependents are not
eligible for this Scholarship.
Before you start this application
1. Ensure you have clear scanned
copies of the following documents:
Passport photograph (with white
background not more than 3
months old)
Valid ID card
Proof of provisional admission for
Postgraduate Study into any
reputable university
First Degree Certificate
Birth Certificate
2. Ensure you label these scanned
documents accordingly, to avoid
mixing up documents during upload.
3. Ensure you attach the
appropriate documents when asked to
upload.
To apply, Follow the steps below:
a) Click on "apply now" tab.
b) Click on "Register Now" to create
an account.
c) Click on http://scholastica.ng/
schemes/2014nnpceepnl to return to
Scholarship site.
d) Enter your registered email and
password to upload your information.
e) Enter your personal information,
educational information, National
Identity Number (if available), other
information and upload required
scanned documents.
f) Ensure the name used used in
applications matches the names on all
documentation in same order. Upload
a sworn affidavit or certificate
otherwise.
g) Ensure you view all documents
after uploading, to eliminate errors
during uploading.
h) Recheck application information to
avoid errors.
i) Click "apply now" to submit
information.
j) You will receive an email and
sms that confirms your application
was successful.
NOTE:
1. Multiple applications shall lead to
disqualification
2. You must apply before you begin
verification of your application
details.
Q1. Why E-Applications?
A1. In the past, you travel kilometers
to submit application forms. You
spend thousands of Naira you do not
have to mail them. Your applications
get lost in the mail. Even when you
make it through your Invitations get
lost in the mail. Today, Because we are
very interested in making this process
as seamless and stress-free for you as
possible and it is very important we
get your application. To ensure a faster
and transparent process, we have
upgraded this process to
accommodate progressive
technology. Now you can apply from
anywhere, no need to travel long
distances. Applications can be
monitored via your emails and sms,
update your application profiles from
any where and be more confident that
your application will get to us.
Q2. How will I know if I am eligible?
A2. The Awarding body will contact
you
Q3. Do I need to pay to facilitate the
application?
A3. You are strongly advised not to
patronize anyone by cash or kind.
This award is strictly based on merit
and meeting the award criteria.Note:
Please ensure you understand the
Instructions carefully before you start
this application to avoid errors and
disqualification.
To apply visit:
http://scholastica.ng/schemes/2014nnpceepnl
For further enquiries
call: 07088609791, 07011962033 (Call
lines are open from 9am to 5pm
Mondays to Fridays)
Email: scholastica@dragnet-
solutions.com